as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
to happen to meet; to come across; to run into; to bump into
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
increasingly; more and more; decreasingly; less and less
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
counter seat; seat at the counter
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
shallows; shoal; rapids; current; position; place
oh; right; I see; OK; gotcha
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to turn (towards); to face; to head to; to go towards; to allot; to allocate
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
tone of voice (e.g. in a sweet tone); timbre
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
university student; college student
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
of course; certainly; naturally
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
trial; judgement; judgment
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated